# Fla. Stat. § 985.801: 985.801 Interstate Compact on Juveniles; implementing legislation; legislative findings and policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C985_PXIII_S985.801

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 985.801
- **Heading:** 985.801 Interstate Compact on Juveniles; implementing legislation; legislative findings and policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part XIII / Section 985.801

## Text

(1) It is hereby found and declared: (a) That juveniles who are not under proper supervision and control, or who have absconded, escaped or run away, are likely to endanger their own health, morals, and welfare, and the health, morals, and welfare of others; (b) That the cooperation of this state with other states is necessary to provide for the welfare and protection of juveniles and of the people of this state.

(2) It shall therefore be the policy of this state, in adopting the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, to cooperate fully with other states: (a) In returning juveniles to such other states whenever their return is sought; and (b) In accepting the return of juveniles whenever a juvenile residing in this state is found or apprehended in another state and in taking all measures to initiate proceedings for the return of such juveniles.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-298; s. 26, ch. 78-414; s. 80, ch. 97-238; s. 101, ch. 2006-120.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 985.801 985.801 Interstate Compact on Juveniles; implementing legislation; legislative findings and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C985_PXIII_S985.801.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 985.802 985.802 Execution of interstate compact for juveniles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C985_PXIII_S985.802.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 985.8025 985.8025 State Council for Interstate Juvenile Offender Supervision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C985_PXIII_S985.8025.md)

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